Expert warns Tether and Circle face liquidity risks
Christoph Hock warned that major dollar-backed stablecoins including USDT and USDC remain vulnerable to liquidity shocks despite large holdings of US Treasury bills.

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Christoph Hock warned that major dollar-backed stablecoins including USDT and USDC remain vulnerable to liquidity shocks despite large holdings of US Treasury bills.
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